One-word: JOKE!

Americans cherish independence seeing themselves as doers, not dependent victims. They do not like being told by elitists with fancy academic pedigrees that they are helpless and need the aid of government bureaucracy to bail them out.

The Tea Party movement reinvigorates Americans where our Founders and the prominence of the “Don’t Tread on Me” flag are a penchant for liberty and freedom. We must remind ourselves of the values we place on personal responsibility and accountability. This is not to be found when the government expands.

Barack Obama’s health care plan is about socialized medicine and total control. It has nothing to do with compromise when it comes to implementing free-market solutions. The summit is more political theater and we must not be fooled into thinking something else. The Democrats will do whatever it takes to pass ‘their’ version of the bill even if it will cost them politically.

Republicans focus on six areas but the Democrats continue to ignore: funding high-risk insurance pools for people denied coverage because of medical problems; expanding health savings accounts; allowing consumers to shop out of state for lower-cost plans; capping malpractice judgments to reduce the practice of defensive medicine; helping small businesses afford coverage; and supporting state innovation in trying to control costs.

Obama’s Nanny Care Insults the American Spirit

You are victims. You are helpless against the wiles of big corporations and insurance companies, and you need protection. You need the government to take over and do things you cannot do for yourself.

That is the thinking of what David Brooks calls “the educated class” that favors the Democrats’ health care bills. Members of this elite spout tales of woe of people denied coverage or care with the implication that there but for the grace of government go you. So sign on, and the government will take care of everything.(click to read)

Democrats Insist on Ignoring Conservative Healthcare Proposals

While insisting the focus is on jobs and the economy, President Obama continues today to prop up Democrats’ failed health care, health care, health care agenda until it sucks every last molecule of oxygen out of the room. For the government takeover of health care to succeed, the President just needs the country to concentrate really, really hard for six more hours today so he can explain it one more time. Ahem. (click to read)

Jennifer Horn’s Statement on Health Care Summit
New Hampshire – US Congressional Candidate

There is a fundamental difference in principle between what the Democratic majority is offering and what the American people are looking for. It is time to shred this wasteful, ineffective, corrupting legislation and start from scratch with the voice of the American people as our guide. Health insurance can be made more affordable and more accessible WITHOUT a trillion dollar debt, WITHOUT losing millions of jobs and WITHOUT government control of the health care system. We must start from scratch and do it right.

This summit has become nothing more than a political tool to paint the Republican Party as obstructionist in order to move towards reconciliation. The tone of this political theater reflects exactly why 71% of the American people now believe that Congress is doing a poor job.

From the President’s interrupting of Republican Senators with snide comments about who won the presidential election to Nancy Pelosi’s wildly inaccurate statement that this is actually a “jobs bill” this has become one more Congressional exercise in arrogance and deceit.

The American people have made it clear that this is not the reform they are looking for, and yet this President and this Congress remain dedicated to pushing it through “no matter what.”

This is exactly why we need to fire the career politicians and Washington insiders in November and send real representatives of the people.

Last weekend on Saturday, February 20th, 2010, I had the privilege of attending an event in Jaffrey, New Hampshire. I met NH gubernatorial candidate Jack Kimball and US congressional candidate Jennifer Horn at Grand View Inn, a historic lodge where voters came to discuss the important issues affecting the state and our country.

It was worth the drive up from Maryland and was quite pleased with turnout as I was able to connect with a few Facebook friends. I had a chance to talk briefly with Jack Kimball and Jennifer Horn, both expressing many concerns shared among many voters all across the Granite State. When it comes to jobs, state growth, taxes, personal liberty, second amendment gun rights, national security, and other important issues, New Hampshire residents are fed up with the direction leaders are taking the state.

(Jennifer Horn, courtesy of Robert F Jursik)

Solutions are reflected with a common-sense approach and need to be tackled one challenge at a time. Some of what was discussed: auditing and ending of the Fed, U.S. term-limits, hidden taxes affecting businesses, residential land ownership, the LLC business tax that was rushed to pass before residents could respond, protecting the environment through limited regulation,…

(Jack Kimball, courtesy of Robert F Jursik)

There is deep outrage among voters, continually being lied to for political gain and power. Both Jennifer Horn and Jack Kimball expressed that integrity is something they value and in order for us to move forward we must return to an open and honest debate. Sure for many, we have heard the same tune but something has to change. The issues are too huge to be pushed aside. Future generations will suffer dearly if we do not get a handle on our financial crisis.

It’s time for New Hampshire free-staters to stand up and defend liberty. The common message among voters – Republicans, Libertarians, Independents, Conservatives and even some moderate Democrats are elements of commonsense free-market solutions of fiscal responsibility and personal liberty. Holding those in power accountable and fixing the nation’s debt problem seems to be the front issue.

I left the event feeling thrilled at the excitement and honored to have had an opportunity to chat briefly with Jack and Jennifer who are not politicians but average everyday Americans looking to help make a positive difference. Their appeal is refreshing and having business background truly does help when it comes to understanding what it takes to run a job efficiently. I stand firmly with them in support and look forward to future events.

America’s Conservative Voice: America’s oldest and largest grassroots conservative organization, founded in 1964, represents the views of Americans who are concerned with economic growth through lower taxes and reduced government spending and the issues of liberty, personal responsibility, traditional values and national security. (ACU)

Marco Rubio CPAC Address

Vice President Cheney Appearance at CPAC

Bill O’Reilly and Laura Ingraham

Russia Today: Conservative conference: Hip to be square?

Top Ten Moments of CPAC Day One
by Jillian Bandes

CPAC is filled with brilliant conservative speakers sure to knock your socks off with their wonky analysis and inspiring speeches. But let’s be honest. What are we all really looking for at CPAC? The oddballs, the accidents, and the good times. For this, I bring you the top 10 best moments of the first day of CPAC. (read article)

Judge Napolitano: “The Constitution and Freedom”

Came across this Tea Party video. Nice job!

Sarah Palin Keynote Speech at the National Tea Party Convention – Feb. 6th in Nashville, TN

Sarah Palin does an awesome job nailing down key points and connecting with people in a refreshing and simplified manner. It really does boil down to common-sense solutions. And even better, the speech was given without a teleprompter. She sure came in a kicked some butt!

Andrew Breitbart, a conservative commentator and publisher introduced Sarah, noting her address comes on a date notable to conservatives as late President Ronald Reagan’s 99th birthday.

(UPDATE: C-SPAN – full speech and Q&A segment)

Way to go, Sarah Palin! It’s about our country and her people, not one leader.

Sarah Palin had this to say:

“To win that war, we need a commander-in-chief, not a professor of law standing at the lectern.”

“This is the future of our country. The tea party movement is the future of politics.”

“America is ready for another revolution, and you are a part of this.”

“How’s that hope-y, change-y stuff working out for ya?”

Palin Goes After Obama at Tea Party Convention

The Democratic agenda is “running out of time,” former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said Saturday at the National Tea Party Convention, claiming that the conservative tea party movement is part of a brewing “revolution” that constitutes the “future of politics.” (read article)

Palin Garners Tea Party Support

NASHVILLE—Sarah Palin is not an official leader of the Tea Party movement, but her presence at the National Tea Party Convention here Saturday night underscored the depth of support for the former Alaska governor as someone who captures the spirit of the conservative grassroots movement. (read article)

Glenn Beck: Tea Parties are against Liars, Cheats, and Thieves (from Friday, February 5th)

Glenn Beck discusses with Greta Van Susteren the importance of the Tea Part Movement. He emphasizes that it’s not about parties; it’s about liars, cheats, and thieves.

Tea Party Movement Inspirational Video

Interesting take from the original song. Here is a patriotic version:

Here is the original by OneRepublic:

“Always remember that you are Americans, and it is your birthright to dream great dreams in this sweet and blessed land, truly the greatest, freest, strongest nation on Earth.”
~ Ronald Reagan

Born February 6, 1911 in Tampico, Illinois, today would have been President Reagan’s 99th birthday. Known as the Gipper, President Reagan passed away in June 5, 2004.

Our 40th President of the United States, Ronald Reagan is revered as ‘The Great Communicator’ who had a gift for optimism and always spoke of the future. Reagan stood for something who talked about building up the defense budget, cutting taxes and balancing the budget.

Courage of our 40th president’s convictions, clarity of his fundamental insights, and true inspiration attribute to his great success. Reagan was a true leader leaving a legacy behind, reminding us that he brought America into a new era of prosperity.

Happy Birthday Ronald Wilson Reagan! We miss you Ronnie — you will always remain in our hearts.

“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.”
~ Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan at the Republican convention on July 17, 1980 to the incumbent Democrat:

“Our problems are both acute and chronic, yet all we hear from those in positions of leadership are the same tired proposals for more government tinkering, more meddling and more control — all of which led us to this state in the first place.

“Can anyone look at the record of this administration and say, ‘Well done?’ Can anyone compare the state of our economy when the Carter administration took office with where we are today and say, ‘Keep up the good work?’ Can anyone look at our reduced standing in the world today and say, ‘Let’s have four more years of this?”

What Would Reagan Do?
On what would have been his 99th birthday, here are the Gipper’s lessons for restoring American greatness–and the keys to winning the next election.

So if he were with us today, what would Reagan do? We can answer that question by recalling the Reagan agenda. Anyone even passingly familiar with American politics knows the Reagan policies: He wanted to cut tax rates to spur economic growth. He wanted to control spending and get government off our backs, so that entrepreneurs could once again grow small payrolls into big payrolls. And so what would Reagan say about “cap-and-trade” legislation? In private, he’d rail against the stupidity of such a scheme, but in public, he would just chuckle and encourage others to laugh such foolishness off the national stage.

Tribute to Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan – A Time for Choosing (October 27, 1964)

Ronald Reagan – Tear Down This Wall

Ronald Reagan on Socialism & Liberalism

The Humor of Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan TV Ad: “Its Morning in America Again”

I was having a discussion recently with a friend of mine regarding my political background and what it means to be political. Why is this important? It is important to understand the meaning behind what I write and why I am such a strong proponent of the Tea Party movement.

Politics has always been a way to organize people together in making collective decisions based on common thought while pursuing an agenda to shape society. Over the recent decades it has become more apparent that our political system has become corrupted by the political process, damaging the two Party system by greed, power, and elitism. Republicans act like the old Democrats and the Democrats of today are the new Progressives. Neither are good for America.

Toxic politics has stunted our growth and limited progress from moving forward as a nation. You can look at our GDP, debt ratio, unemployment rates, and stance around the world. Many will argue that toeing a party line and not sticking to principles and values will eventually lead to chaos. This is evident today from both political parties where party loyalty and getting re-elected means more than standing up for country and her principles. Yes, something called our Constitution.

I was never one to get involved politically as I always walked my own path. Still do. Clearly as an independent I can rationalize thought and make decisions based on an approach that was good for me and those around me. Never had an interest in politics during my college years and I am certainly not one to follow blindly, a collective mass that would perhaps lead to going over a cliff.

It is no place of mine to convince anyone of my beliefs but only to provide a platform from which I voice my passions and concerns. To provide information in helping those make decisions in how they see fit. I continue to be my own person. I like being different. It gives me comfort knowing that I am not like the rest – dazed and confused. I could care less what people do, a “live and let live” attitude.

However, it gives me great pleasure to know that many that I have met since Obama’s election share in on many of the same core values – honesty, integrity, honor, and love for country. Living in the greatest country on God’s green earth, I see the good and the good from her people. My love for America runs deep. Our freedom and liberties should never be taken for granted. Now it is up to those like myself as part of our civil duty to uphold our nation’s greatness.

“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.”
~ Ronald Reagan

Let me remind my readers as a gay conservative who understands history that I am not a Republican but an American foremost; a conservative who values the very freedom that your feet tread on and the liberty that allows you to voice in agreement or opposition. It is the understanding of our past, our Founding Fathers, and historical importance of who we are as Americans. Where we have come from and why America is the beacon of liberty around the world must be understood in order to move towards a better tomorrow.

I will do everything to preserve and protect. We are Americans and we must defend our nation. Our children’s future depends on us. Let’s leave politics out and do our part to gain knowledge in taking our country back. It is “we the people” not “they the government.” Politics for purpose in this conversation is a tactic to divide and conquer. I will not let them destroy us any longer.

It’s time to step up and realize that we have a clear choice to make. Continue to support either of the failed political parties, unless something drastic begins to take shape, or to embrace the values of which the Tea Party movement offers – bringing Americans together of all political standings. Republicans, Democrats, Independents, and Libertarians come together to say, “enough is enough.”

“Recently, some have tried to portray this movement as a commercial endeavor rather than the grassroots uprising that it is. Those who do so don’t understand the frustration everyday Americans feel when they see their government mortgaging their children’s future with reckless spending.”
~ Sarah Palin

Sarah Palin: Why I’m Speaking at Tea Party Convention

Later this week I’ll head to Nashville, where I’ll have the honor of speaking with members of the Tea Party movement. I look forward to meeting many Americans who share a commitment to limited government, common sense and personal responsibility. This movement is truly a grassroots, organic effort. It’s not a top-down organization; it’s a ground-up call to action that already has both political parties rethinking the way they do business.

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From the town halls last summer to the protests and marches in the fall to the game-changing recent elections, it has been inspiring to see real people — not politicos or inside-the-Beltway professionals.

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The soul of the Tea Party is the people who belong to it — everyday Americans who grow our food, run our small businesses, teach our children how to read, serve the less fortunate and fight our wars. They’re folks in small towns and cities across this nation who saw what was happening to our country and decided to get involved. Thank God for them. Many of these good Americans had never been involved in their government before, but now they attend town hall meetings and participate in online forums. They write letters to the editor. They sign up to be precinct leaders and run for local office and support other independent patriots. They have the courage to stand up and speak out.

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Today, February 2nd marks the birthday of the late novelist and philosopher of Ayn Rand. Classic novels written by Ayn Rand are ‘The Fountainhead’ and ‘Atlas Shrugged’. Ayn Rand born in Russia in 1905 came to America at the age of twenty-one. She published her first novel in 1936 titled, ‘We The Living’. Published in 1943, ‘The Fountainhead’ brought Ayn Rand international fame and recognition. The publication of Atlas Shrugged in 1957 established Ayn Rand’s position and philosophy on Objectivism. It was her philosophic principles which make such individuals possible to formulate “a philosophy for living on earth.”

Chris Wolski wrote a piece in 2000 for Capitalism Magazine.

Ayn Rand began writing The Fountainhead in 1935. In the character of the architect Howard Roark, she presented for the first time the kind of hero whose depiction was the chief goal of her writing: the ideal man, man as “he could be and ought to be.” The Fountainhead was rejected by twelve publishers but finally accepted by Bobbs-Merrill. When published in 1943, it made history by becoming a best seller through word-of-mouth two years later, and gained for its author lasting recognition as the champion of individualism.

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Published in 1957, Atlas Shrugged was her greatest achievement and last work of fiction. In this novel, she dramatized her unique philosophy in an intellectual mystery story that integrated ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, politics, economics, and sex. Although she considered herself primarily a fiction writer, she realized that in order to create heroic fictional characters, she had to identify the philosophic principles which make such individuals possible. She needed to formulate “a philosophy for living on earth.”

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